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The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers
Posts Tagged ‘Aluminum Trailer’
Monday, September 27th, 2010
Well it’s that time of year again. Yes it is autumn. The time of football games both college and pro. Yes it the time that the leaves are such beautiful colors. It also means that Thanksgiving will be here soon. But for quite a few of you out there this time of year is bittersweet. You are the ones for which the race car season is over. No more victory laps. No more weekends of the smell of oil and tires. Just you and your car stored away for winter, and of course your race car trailer.
Why your race car trailer? Well I’m pretty sure that during the season it was your most neglected part of your race necessities. Therefore, now is the perfect time to take care of business. Need some refurbishing or even some major overhauls? We can help. We as in the Aluminum Trailer Company or www.aluminumtrailer.com. You see we build race car trailers, so we are especially suited to give your trailer the tender loving care that it needs. Our service department can do it all for you from minor adjustments to major overhauls.
Even if you think that your trailer is too far gone to care about, you’ll need at least some upgrades to it if you expect to sell it. Why sell it? Well to buy a brand, spanking new race car trailer before next season starts. Wouldn’t that be a nice Christmas Gift? Oh wait, that’s my story for December. See you then. Happy Trailering!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Car Hauler, Car Haulers, Custom Trailer, Custom Trailers, Gooseneck Car Haulers, Motiv Trailers, Open Car Haulers, Race Trailer, Race Trailers
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Monday, September 20th, 2010
When you are out at your event and you are either having fun or working, have you ever wished that you could have a place to relax to unwind to take a break? You are probably thinking first what the heck am I talking about and second even if you don’t know what I am talking about yes of course.
First things first! Let’s say you are a racer and you are at a weekend race. You are going to be there with your family a couple of days. You only actually race a couple of heats and the rest of the time you are working on your car. What does your family do? Also what do you do when the day is over? Do you have to leave and go to a hotel? Well the answer to all these questions is to have a car hauler trailer with a living quarters in the front. Then your family can relax, watch TV, play games, or even nap. You can also take a break when you need to and then there will no trip to the hotel at the end of the day. Look at it from a financial prospective you will eventually save enough money to pay for the trailer. Why do I care? Because we build Living Quarters Trailers at ATC (www.aluminumtrailer.com) and we want to build you a trailer.
Well what if you don’t race but really need a trailer for your mobile business. Again we have you covered. We can build the working portion of your trailer to your exact business needs, and then the living quarters for your on the road home. There really isn’t too much that we can’t build. Why don’t you try us? Until later. Happy Trailering!!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Custom Trailer, Custom Trailers, Living Quarter Trailers, Living Quarters, motiv, Motiv Trailers
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Friday, September 17th, 2010
Don’t need an enclosed car hauler? An open car hauler may be your trailer of choice.
ATC builds open car haulers in lengths from 16’, 18’ and 20’. ATC offers open car haulers with tandem 3500# axles and with tandem 5200# axles. Standard features on an ATC open car hauler include: 4 recessed D rings in the floor, all aluminum construction, extruded floor decking, rear storing loading ramps, removable fenders, LED lights, and radial tires.
Open car haulers are lightweight, easy to pull, and very easy to maintain. ATC has designed its open car hauler with an extruded deck and a full perimeter frame. Our open car hauler is designed strong enough to handle up to 6000 pounds of payload without the need for steel reinforcements. This unique design allows ATC to build one of the lightest and strongest open car haulers in the industry. ATC’s perimeter frame open car hauler design differs from our competitors design in that our sub frames strength comes from our tube frame which runs all the way to the outside of our sub frame. Not like most open car haulers that rely on a frame that includes outriggers as a key part of the structure.
Nearly ten years of quality open car haulers on the highway! ATC is the open car hauler that you want behind your truck.
Buy an ATC open car hauler trailer today! You will be glad you did.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Car Hauler, Car Haulers, Custom Trailer, Custom Trailers, motiv, Motiv Trailers, Open Car Haulers
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Thursday, September 16th, 2010
We are the new kids on the block. The Aluminum Trailer Company has been around for 10 years. Motiv Trailers has been around for 6 years. We are young compared to some of our competitors and especially some of the big boys. Of course everyone knows that 2009 was a rough year for not just our industry, but for the entire world economy. What is exciting for me when I look at our company is that we survived 2009! Many of our fellow trailer manufacturers did not make it all or had to merge with another company (either trailer industry or in an industry completely separate) in order to survive.
We did not need to merge and we were able to keep our ownership structure intact throughout this very rough period. This has allowed us to be in a very good position to serve your needs not only for the immediate year of 2010 for also for many years to come. When you deal with Aluminum Trailer Company, you know you are dealing with a company who has survived the worst that the economy could throw at us and are standing on the other side ready to take a big role in bringing our industry back. You are also dealing with a company in which all the major shareholders are also employees. This gives you an unbelievable amount of commitment to make sure that ATC gives you exactly what you are looking for, in exactly the format and up to the exact quality standards that you demand. Please visit us at www.aluminumtrailer.com to see what we have to offer. We promise that you will not be disappointed if you pick us to take care of your next project.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Custom Trailer, Custom Trailers, motiv, Motiv Trailers
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Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
Some people may not think about Aluminum Trailer Company or Motiv Trailers when it comes to their Living Quarter trailer needs. The Aluminum Trailer Company has established a name for itself in terms of quality car haulers, motorcycle trailers, stackers, etc. Another trailer type that we are very good at is the living quarter trailers. We are fully accredited by the RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association) which is the governing body of the RV industry. Our living quarter trailers have to adhere to strict safety standards. All of our LQ trailers have to pass a series of rigorous testing and quality control standards. And of course they all come with our renowned commitment to quality and value. These are truly beautiful trailers.
We offer several living quarter packages which are already designed, priced and ready to go. These packages can be viewed at our website, www.aluminumtrailer.com. Of course you should not be confined to what packages we have already done. ATC is known to be the leader in engineered to order trailers. Our sales and design team can take your concept, your ideas, your dreams and convert them to a trailer you will be proud to own and we will be proud to build. People who have gone through trailers which have been finished out with a living space are blown away not only by our capabilities, but also the sheer luxury and quality of cabinets, living space, etc. Please give us a chance to build your next custom trailer.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Bunk Trailers, Custom Trailer, Custom Trailers, Living Quarter Trailers, Living Quarters, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, September 13th, 2010
So this is the question of the year. Is The Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) and Motiv trailers a standard trailer manufacturer or are we a custom trailer manufacturer? Internally it depends on which sales person you ask. I’m not really sure it matters that much. I want to be a company which sells a car hauler, motorcycle trailer, stacker, cargo trailer, specialty trailer, open trailer, etc that people want to buy! Of course its not as simple as that statement. If we are a custom shop that means we have longer lead times, we have a robust engineering staff, we dedicate a lot of resources to build engineered to order trailers. If we are a standard trailer shop, then we don’t need the heavy overhead structure, our production employees see a limited amount of different types trailers, which means they can get built faster at a more competitive price.
I don’t think we need to choose. We have decided as a company that are going to do both of these well. That is a huge commitment since there is so much difference in how these trailers are built. The journey will not be easy, but in the end it will be worth it. I say that because we will be able to provide you, the customer exactly what you need at exactly the price you think you should pay. We have structured our entire organization, from our sales force, to our production lines, to our back office support in order to solidify a foundation that allows us to be the kind of company that can accomplish this. There will no doubt be bumps in the road, but we think we can do it. Check out our product offerings at www.aluminumtrailer.com to see our vast array of products. Also feel free to contact a sales rep to ask more about our capabilities to build exactly the trailer that you are looking for.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Custom Trailer, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers
Posted in Car Haulers, Cargo Trailers, Custom Trailers, Gooseneck Car Haulers, Gooseneck Trailers, Living Quarters, Motorcycle Trailers, Snowmobile & ATV Trailers, Stacker Trailers, Uncategorized | Comments Off
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
ATC just completed another spectacular Fire trailer. This air trailer included everything you need for refilling your breathing air tanks in a remote scenario. The back half of the trailer was fitted with filling station and containment unit, DOT bottles and storage for the scba bottles. In the front of the breathing air and rehab trailer was everything the firemen will need to rest and be revitalized. It also works as a mini’ command center. The rehab area has plenty of seating, bathroom, heat and air conditioning to recharge the crew during the long mission. Please take a look at the pictures on our website. http://www.aluminumtrailer.com/custom%20trailers/emergency%20response
As you will see almost every inch of this trailer served a purpose.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Commercial Trailers, Custom Command Center, Custom Trailers, Mobile Command Centers, motiv, Motiv Trailers
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Friday, August 13th, 2010
Believe it or not, winter is just around the corner. While we are all sad to see summer go, it means snowmobile season will soon be upon us! Now is the perfect time to contact your closest ATC/Motiv dealer to spec out a snowmobile trailer that best fits your needs. Waiting until the last moment means that you have to settle with a good; while planning a head assures you can get the perfect trailer! ATC and Motiv offer both a steel and aluminum line of snowmobile trailers which you can custom design to meet your every need. Not only can we provide you an amazing trailer to haul your expensive snowmobiles but you can also design your trailer to include a bathroom and lounge which will be a nice escape from the intense winter conditions. Visit us at www.aluminumtrailer.com and gain inspiration from trailers we have built in the past to spec out your new ATC/Motiv trailer.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers, Snowmobile Trailers
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Friday, August 6th, 2010
Mobile office trailers are a specialized product that many companies build exclusively. Mobile office trailers are usually built very cheaply for construction sites or mechanical contracting sites. They are constructed to be parked in one place for a very long time and there fore the running gear of most mobile office trailers built by these companies are not made to withstand many miles on the road. Mobile office trailers that ATC builds are a bit more expensive but are built to last longer and perform better on the road. At times there are mobile office trailers that are treated as a throw away product that will only last a few years and then need to be replaced. The hassle of buying a new mobile office is difficult and the longer one lasts and meets the mobile office customer’s needs. Sometimes mobile office trailers require multiple talents to do well at. We have to have a wide variety of strengths to build well. We need to be able build a product for the mobile office customer that lasts and performs well in a variety of climates and harsh environments. Longevity is also important with mobile office trailers.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Custom Command Center, Custom Trailer, Mobil Command Center, Mobile Command Centers, Mobile Displays, motiv, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, August 2nd, 2010
The Aluminum Trailer Company(ATC) is the premium manufacturer of enclosed cargo, specialty, and auto trailers. More and more trailer users are turning to ATC as our reputation for the highest quality continues to grow through out the trailer industry.
The Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC has been building trailers since 1999. ATC is located in Nappanee, Indiana, the heart of Amish country. The company founders recognized the quality work force that was available in this area of northern Indiana and knew this was the place to build with unsurpassed quality.
ATC builds the only all aluminum frame trailer in the country. Other manufactures add steel reinforcements on their race trailers. Not ATC. We build our trailer with a perimeter tube frame, tube side walls on 16” centers, and a sturdy 1”x 3” tube roof structure also on 16” centers. This type of construction is what allows ATC to build one of the strongest and lightest trailers in the industry.
With ATC you can have it your way! We offer trailer sizes ranging from 5′ wide x 8′ long all the way up to 8.5′ wide x 53′ in length. No matter what your need may be, we can build a trailer that’s perfect for the job. You can customize any trailer to your personal taste thanks to thousands of options and custom options department. ATC offers an amazing list of options for you to add to your trailer and over 13 different exterior colors
ATC offers a wide variety of trailers. Our product line up includes open car haulers, motorcycle trailers, cargo trailers, enclosed car haulers, gooseneck car haulers, stackers, and specially designed commercial trailers. We offer a vast array of options on trailers.
Owning the best costs little more than the other brands. Value is not just the purchase price, but rather what your trailer will cost you to own and operate over the long haul. The superior construction, attention-to-detail, expert and prompt customer service, and a higher resale price at trade-in time all equals more value for your dollar.
Check out ATC today. You will be glad you did!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Custom Trailer, Custom Trailers
Posted in Car Haulers, Cargo Trailers, Custom Trailers, Gooseneck Car Haulers, Gooseneck Trailers, Living Quarters, Motorcycle Trailers, Open Car Hauler, Snowmobile & ATV Trailers, Stacker Trailers, Uncategorized | Comments Off
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Here at ATC we understand that not every family is the same or has the same needs. So why would manufacturers think that they could create one living quarter that works for all families? At ATC our specialty is custom trailers! With our dedicated and experienced dealer network, sales and engineering staff we will help put you and your family in a custom living quarter that exceeds your expectations. This will help to make your time away from home both comfortable and enjoyable. Bring us your ideas and we will turn them into reality.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Bunk Trailers, Custom Trailer, Custom Trailers, Living Quarter Trailers, Living Quarters, motiv, Motiv Dealers, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, July 26th, 2010
All great companies must continuously strive to reinvent their products in order to create more value and curb appeal. I’m proud to say that ATC/Motiv Trailers is a company that has never been satisfied with the status quo. Over the past 11 years in business we have been constantly searching for ways to improve our trailers. Yes, we have a great trailer, but there is always room for improvement. For the past year we have been locking ourselves in the office late hours, drinking lots of coffee and coming up with a host of fresh new ideas for our trailers.
I proud to announce that we are about ready to open the doors and introduce some great new things. Our first unveiling will be in September at the NATDA (North American Trailer Dealer Association) dealer show in Louisville, Kentucky. Our public unveiling will be at the PRI (Performance Racing Industry) show in Orlando, Florida in early December. We have a bag full of tricks and we cannot wait to share our ideas with our customers.
Stay tuned for more great stuff from ATC and Motiv. Don’t get too excited though, because we’ll probably top this again next year!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Custom Trailers, motiv, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, June 28th, 2010
If you have done any sort of research on line, you have quickly come to the conclusion that there are many, many choices for you when it comes to choosing a trailer manufacturer to build exactly what you are looking for. We want to make this as easy as possible for you. Chose the Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers to be your trailer manufacturer of choice.
We certainly are not the biggest trailer manufacture out there. Nor are we the oldest or the most recognizable trailer manufacturer. What we are is a solid company, who consistently puts out some of the best product that is on the market today. Our company was started a little over ten years ago by a guy who had a vision for aluminum trailers. In an industry where the common practice was to manufacture trailers out of steel, our company was started with the premise that aluminum was the way to go. We have since added a steel line, but we have continued to be on the cutting edge of aluminum trailer manufacturing. Whether you need a standard cargo, motorcycle or car hauler; or you need a highly customized stacker or other specialty trailer, we are the trailer manufacturer for you.
Visit our website at www.aluminumtrailer.com to see what we have to offer. We have wonderful pictures of not only our standard trailers, but also our custom trailers which really show off what our manufacturing capabilities are. We have a dealer locater conveniently included, so you have the option of contacting a dealer directly or call into the office at 877-441-2440 and we would be happy to point you in the right direction.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Thursday, June 24th, 2010
There are not many things which are more American then hitting the open road on your motorcycle. Whether you are letting the wind whip through your hair or you are driving in a state which requires that you wear a helmet, the motorcycle is the stuff of American leisure and legend. Unfortunately for you motorcycling enthusiasts out there, it is not always possible to ride your motorcycle to where you want to go. Sometimes you have to haul your motorcycle to its destination and for that you need a motorcycle trailer.
The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailer offer a wide range of enclosed steel and aluminum motorcycle trailers. You can start simply with our standard MSX or SS trailer with a couple of tweaks to fit your motorcycle trailer needs. Or you can put a little more oomph in your motorcycle trailer and go with our GTX or GTS packages which give you a wide variety of additional options to make your motorcycle trailer the envy of your cyclist buddies. If you can’t roll into Sturgis bike week on your motorcycle, the next best thing is rolling in hauling your motorcycles in an Aluminum Trailer Company or Motiv Trailers built motorcycle trailer.
Visit our website at www.aluminumtrailer.com for a wide range of photos and other information which will help you in your search for the perfect motorcycle trailer. You will also find a dealer locator and other ways to contact us directly so there are plenty of ways to get the information that you need.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, ATV Trailers, motiv, Motiv Trailers, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Trailer, Motorcycle Trailers
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
The trailer industry is evolving. Fifty years ago it was mainly cargo and concession style trailers and there weren’t a whole of lot of options for folks to choose from. In the last twenty years, car haulers, gooseneck and the like have gained popularity. There are also many more choices for people to go when they are looking for a trailer company. That list narrows however, when someone is looking for a specific, custom application use for a trailer such as for a mobile power source. This is a trailer which needs extra engineering, quality control and production know how to produce.
The Aluminum Trailer Company has partnered with several national companies to do various projects in the mobile power trailer arena. One outfit that ATC has worked frequently with deals directly with the National Guard on various projects. One such project was a mobile power and communications trailer. The specific project called for trailers which would be up fitted with satellite and generator power sources. The trailers would then be mobilized in the event of a natural disaster when communication and power sources were down. The trailer could be used to organize critical relief response to the disaster.
If you are working with a government entity or with a private organization and have a need for a mobile power source then the Aluminum Trailer Company can help design and build what you are looking for. Visit us at www.aluminumtrailer.com for a wide range of examples of not just mobile power trailers, but also communication, command center and other types as well.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Commercial Trailers, Concession Trailers, Corporate Solutions, Custom Command Center, Mobil Command Center, Mobile Displays, Mobile Office, motiv, Motiv Trailers
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
There are literally thousands of applications for the trailers that we build. It constantly amazes me the uses and applications that people come to us with for our specialty trailers. This comes with the territory when you are known in the industry as the premier manufacturer of custom and specialty trailers.
There are way too many to chose from, but one of my favorite specialty trailer applications that we have done a fair amount of are wine bottling trailers. In this specialty application, a company will come to us and in tandem with our engineering team, design from the ground up a trailer which will be loaded with wine bottling equipment. Once all the equipment is installed the trailer will go to different vineyards to set up shop and viola, you have an instant mobile wine operation. This helps the small farmers who may not want to invest in their own equipment in a permanent building. This is costly and not the most efficient. If they hire the specialty trailer with the equipment installed, they only pay for what they use. This is a win both for the smaller farmer and for the operators of the mobile specialty trailer.
The above example is but one of hundreds of specialty trailers that we have manufactured at the Aluminum Trailer Company. Visit our website at www.aluminumtrailer.com to see thousands of pictures in our robust photo gallery. Maybe we have already done something you are considering. If we have not, there is a great chance that we can help you dial in and figure out exactly what you want.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Corporate Solutions, Custom Trailers, motiv, Motiv Trailers, Specialty Trailers
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Friday, June 18th, 2010
When I first got into the trailer business, I really didn’t know much about enclosed trailers. As the years have passed, I have learned a tremendous amount about enclosed trailers from our customers. I’ve learned what is important and what is the fluffy, foo-foo stuff that doesn’t really provide any value.
I remember my first trip down to Daytona for the race show before the 500. I sat down with racer after racer and learned that a quality design and good fit-and-finish just cannot be beat. There is no shortage of trailer manufacturers out there just pumping out the same old stuff with lackluster quality. We have built our enclosed trailers around a different customer. Our customers recognize precision craftsmanship and quality of design.
By steering out business this direction and taking the upper road, yeah, we miss out on some of the massive amounts of cheap trailers that are sold, but we can sleep well at night knowing that we build the best stuff out there. Our customers recognize this and continue coming back.
Check us out at the race track next time or just click onto our website, I’m confident you’ll learn a lot about the little things that make ATC/Motiv beat to a different drum. Happy Trailering!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Custom Trailers, motiv, Motiv Trailers
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Thursday, June 17th, 2010
What would you consider a mobile office? Those trailers you see on construction sites that are only temporary. The kind that look like stripped down mobile homes? What if a guy with a Blackberry conducts all his business at the local Starbucks while using their signal? Is that his office?
I guess that really either could be considered a mobile office. However, the one seems a little undermanned and the other a little too permanent. If you are looking for a truly mobile office you need a mobile office trailer. That’s where I can help. I build trailers for ATC (www.aluminumtrailer.com) and among all the trailers that we build are mobile office trailers. Why a trailer? Well really it’s the wheels! You can’t get any more mobile than that.
Whether it’s an office for fire control, construction site, service business you are truly mobile with wheels under your office. We have built mobile office trailers for all of those and many more. It’s exactly what you need. And did I mention you can still have your Blackberry and Starbucks. Happy Trailering!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Commercial Trailers, Custom Trailers, Mobile Office, motiv, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, June 14th, 2010
If you’ve got cargo trailers on your mind, you’ve checked into the right place. At ATC and Motiv Trailers we have the full line of cargo trailers, so you’re sure to fine one that fits. We proudly offer all of our cargo trailers in aluminum or steel frame construction. Our trailers are available in 5’ wide, 6’ wide, 6’ 6” wide, 7’ wide, 7’6” wide and the full 8’ 6” wide models. We also build our cargo trailers in up to 53’ long semi trailer style configurations.
Due to our versatility and expertise in the industry, we are able to build almost every conceivable trailer configuration know to man. Honestly, I think we have even built even a few trailer configurations that weren’t know to man too.
ATC and Motiv offer the full range of cargo trailers. Give us a call to explore our standard models or share with us some of your custom need. I’m confident our talented team will exceed your expectations no matter what your cargo trailer needs.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Cargo Trailers, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
“I guess we are no more than a piss in the snow to you, hey”. Those words were first spoken almost 20 years ago by one of my favorite people and for sure one of our most interesting dealers. Me, I build trailers. I know what you’re thinking. What kind of dead end job is that! Well you know the cliché “until you walk in another man’s shoes”. Anyway, back to the yellow snow. I was doing a dealer delivery of a snowmobile trailer to a new dealer from Canada and he wanted to share some ideas he had, and well that’s when he delivered the above line. He also said something about being just a dumb Canuck, which by the way I am pretty certain is some sort of racist slur.
Well as I’ve said there have been many snowmobile trailers purchased by that dealer in the last 20 years, and we both have many other memories both good and bad in our friendship. That line however will forever define our relationship.
He is obviously much more “than just a piss in the snow”, and building trailers is more than just a job for me. If you’d like to find out about some really neat snowmobile trailers check out www.aluminumtrailer.com
By the way that’s where you will find me much of the time, I’m the guy walking in my own shoes. They just happen to help me build trailers.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Motiv Trailers, Snowmobile Trailers
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Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Did you ever wonder how some things got their names? No, I’m not talking about etymology. Although I’m sure in some sense that is in fact how things like that come about. Anyway the name I’m talking about is gooseneck trailers. You see I build trailers, and for the one or two people that have read something from me before that’s what I do on my day job. The rest of the time I try to figure out what things mean and how they came about. Occasionally my day job and my real life intersect. And well why do we call something a gooseneck trailer?
Well you know when it gets right down to it most of us (people that is) are really pretty simple and we like things that way. Therefore if you think about it we generally stick to things we already know. In this case most of us have seen a goose and are familiar with how it looks. I’m not certain about this next part but I’ pretty sure that geese were around before trailers. So humor me here and try to visualize a goose the squat body and extended neck. Now think about building something like that, in this case a trailer. A squat body and in front a lone neck, voila a gooseneck trailer.
This is not the only part of a trailer that is named after something simple. Next time we’ll talk about hat posts, again visualize a hat…. Well you know what comes next. By the way as always if you’re interested in looking at a gooseneck trailer please check out our web site www.aluminumtrailer.com
That’s were I’m constantly struggling to figure what is my day job and what is my real life anyway. But that’s for a different day, meanwhile think about that hat!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Gooseneck Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, May 31st, 2010
Doesn’t it strike you as odd that we sometimes use one type of vehicle to transport another kind of vehicle? Not that I’m complaining, it’s one of the trailers that we manufacture where I work and it does put food on my table. Not quite following me? I’m talking about motorcycle trailers. You see, obviously you ride a motorcycle and I’m sure it can take you quite far. There was once a famous movie about a motorcycle trip. It was Easy Rider, and for those of you who have never heard of it, it’s a pity that you have not. Anyway back to my point. You can also drive a truck, and I’m sure depending on the weather it’s probably more comfortable. Therefore, why is it that some motorcycle riders need a truck and motorcycle trailer to get to where they want to then ride the motorcycle?
Ok. I am going to give the readers that are a little slow on the comprehension some time to think about that. Ok. Time’s up. Go back and reread the first paragraph. It’s all about the comfort. If the guys in Easy Rider where alive (Hint: they are and they are some pretty famous actors) they would be in their sixties. Now I’m not saying there aren’t some old bikers out there who couldn’t ride cross country and are still tough as nails, but really why would you want too.
You get a great motorcycle trailer from ATC that’s www.aluminumtrailer.com you put your hog it. You drive the first 1,000 miles to Sturgis in the comfort of your truck, your $ 30,000 baby is safe in the trailer. You stop about 100 miles away, rub some dirt and grease on your face and in your hair, and you drive the rest of the way on your bike. I mean who’s going to know, unless you tell them. Then again, maybe you want to brag about your trailer too. I’m just saying. And by way, it will put food on my table. Let me know if I could help you out. Happy Biking!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, ATV Trailers, Motiv Trailers, Motorcycle Trailers, Toy Hauler
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Friday, May 28th, 2010
Whenever people ask me what I do for my job I always answer that I build cargo trailers. That of course leads to the inevitable question. What kind of cargo, what do mean by cargo trailer? Do you mean like U Haul? The answer is always a qualified yes, just like a U Haul but different. We at ATC (www.aluminumtrailer.com) build all kinds of trailers for a lot of different companies and a lot of different applications. However when it gets right down to it you need a cargo trailer to haul stuff. Trust me it’s the easiest and safest way to get your stuff where you want it to be.
A number of years ago (working at a different company not to be named here) I would routinely deliver trailers to our dealers on the east coast. The reason was pretty simple. They got a trailer delivered without having to pay the transportation cost, and I got to visit my family. A real quid pro quo! Now normally it was just an empty cargo trailer that I would drop off at the dealer’s lot. Then I would visit with the dealer and review some business items, and then next day as I said I would visit my family.
One particular trip however proved to be quite a challenge. You see my oldest daughter had graduated from college, and decided to permanently relocate to Brooklyn, New York. For those of you who don’t know that’s one of the five boroughs that make up the city of New York. Therefore, I was now going to load and move all her stuff. Did I mention earlier that cargo trailers are all about hauling stuff? Anyway here was the dilemma. Load all her things bed, furniture, clothes, etc. in the cargo trailer. Drive into Brooklyn (not the most ideal city for a truck and trailer), unload the trailer, and then deliver it to the dealer with the inside and outside looking new.
Well the driving part was pretty easy, and by the way almost anyone would find hauling a cargo trailer relatively easy. It was when we arrived on her street that it initially looked daunting. You see they have this thing called alternate side of the street parking. What I think that means is that if you don’t find parking you have an alternative, just keep driving. A parking space for a twenty foot trailer and truck doesn’t just happen, but believe it or not there it was. The only problem now would be to actually parallel park the whole thing. With my daughters spotting for me, and a little luck I was able to do it. We unloaded her stuff, I spent the night, and I delivered the trailer to the dealer the next day.
As I said when you need to move whatever it is that needs moving consider a cargo trailer from ATC. That’s where I work building them, and I’ll throw in the driving lesson for free. Happy Moving!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Cargo Trailers, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Thursday, May 27th, 2010
We understand that there are a lot of options available when choosing a utility trailer. One of the most important options is the manufacturer that you select. ATC is a reputable manufacturer that specializes in utility trailers. Our service representatives are extensively trained on loading and towing capacities so that we can be sure to fit you in the best trailer to satisfy your hauling needs.
We keep the customer in mind and not the bottom dollar! Our company offers competitive pricing on all of our general and custom designs. We understand that buying a trailer is an investment and that is why we refuse to sell anything less than premium quality craftsmanship to our valued clients. To learn more about what utility trailer is right for you please contact us.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Motiv Trailers
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
Worried about your precious cargo? That’s why an enclosed trailer is the perfect solution for you! Protect your belonging from harsh weather conditions and keep your expensive equipment safe behind locked doors and out of harms way. As an added benefit, enclosed trailers have less resistance to the wind so your gas will go further than with an open hauler.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, May 24th, 2010
Cargo trailers are the best economic choice for your hauling needs. Our ultra lite models provide the biggest bang for your buck, it can be used to serve most purposes from commercial to personal. Not only are we offering a special spring promotion with huge savings for our valued customers but the long term savings on gas and maintenance are incomparable, plus our trailers hold their value almost as well as they hold your cargo!
If you are looking for a high quality crafted trailer at a competitive price to fit your general hauling needs , then our Cargo trailers are the perfect choice!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Cargo Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Friday, May 21st, 2010
If you are in the market for a race trailer, congratulations, you have come to the right place. ATC and Motiv have become know as market leaders in the race trailer business. So you might ask, what really makes ATC and Motiv different from the countless other brands out there? And the answer to that is “Everything”
No where in our sales pitch will you ever hear us taut that we are cheaper than the other guy. We’re simply not the cheapest race trailer in the business, nor do we want to be. If you’re looking for cheapest price you need to get yourself down to South Georgia and go shopping. If you are looking for value and quality of ownership, that’s were ATC and Motiv come in.
We build our aluminum and steel race trailers on a full perimeter tube frame which provides commercial grade quality. Our workmanship is second to none. And let’s talk about warranty too. We don’t have near the warranty issues as our competitors, due to our forward thinking engineering process, but once in a while we do make mistakes. Not only do we pay our warranty claims, (which now days is becoming a rarity) but we offer industry-leading customer service though the process. Try getting that out of South Georgia!
Remember that thing your dad told you when you were younger about the fact that you always get what you pay for… Well that has never been truer. At ATC and Motiv our prices are competitive and our product shines above the rest. Please allow us to show you why ATC and Motiv have risen to the top of the race trailer market.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Hauler, Motiv Trailers, Race Trailers
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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
Wow, this was my first time at Limrock for a Porsche Club event with the fine folks from the CVR (Connecticut Valley Region). I was able to sit back and catch up with many of our ATC customers and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Porsches screaming around the track. And let me tell you, with the mufflers off, there really aren’t words to explain the sense of excitement that comes from hearing the Porsches let out a banshee-wail as they come out of the final corner heading onto the straight away.
Driving around the paddock was rewarding as I was able to catch up and thank many of our ATC and Motiv customers for choosing our trailers. Let’s be honest Porsche guys are performance oriented folks that recognize quality and precision craftsmanship. That is why it meant so much to me to see out trailers so well represented at this event. I was proud that of the oodles and oodles of trailers out there, ATC and Motiv appeared to be the most represented brand. I guess a lot of our hard work back at the factory is paying off.
And if I didn’t mention one of my favorite parts of attending Limerock, I just wouldn’t be doing this story justice. Being handed the keys to my choice of Porsche and taking test laps was out-of-this-world exciting. While I am still pretty green at racing, it was exhilarating to say the least, to be sitting behind the wheel of such and incredible race machine taking laps. Thanks to Chip and all the other kind folks at Danbury Porsche for your hospitality.
To all the CVR members, thanks for your continued support of ATC and Motiv Trailers and keep the petal to the metal! We’ll see you again next year at Limerock!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Hauler, Car Trailers, Motiv Trailers, Race Trailers
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Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
Utility trailers come in all shapes and sizes. There are many different thoughts about what utility trailers are. Some would say that a utility trailer would be something that would be an open steel trailer with no sidewalls or roof. Others would put small cargo trailers in the utility trailer category. I’ve heard utility trailers being referred to as trailers that utility companies use to haul their supplies. Utility trailers to me are trailers that are used to do work in a simple application. When I hear utility trailer it usually means an open trailer with no walls or ceiling. Usually made out of steel or aluminum. Utility trailers would be on the smaller side. Usually in the 5 x 8 to 7×14 range. Utility trailers are something that we do build but they are not our main business. We build larger custom trailers and only build enclosed utility trailers for our dealers. Utility trailers usually are not finished out very well and they tend to be built by small regional manufacturers that build large volumes of standard products. Utility trailers can also be rented from dealers many times as well.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Motiv Trailers, Open Car Haulers
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Monday, May 17th, 2010
Here at the Aluminum Trailer company we have been moving more in the direction of specialty trailers. We do many styles of enclosed trailers but specialty trailers are where we really shine. Specialty trailers require some strengths that cargo trailers don’t. We have a full engineering staff of 5 that help both in drawing 3D models and prints for specialty trailers but also in figuring out how to do things that customers dream up. Anyone can build a utility trailer effectively but there are very few manufacturers that can deliver a fully functioning specialty trailer that meets the customer’s expectations. Specialty trailers are typically one of a kind. A customer of a specialty trailer will dream something up from scratch or see something in the marketplace and bring us and idea. We deliver the specialty trailer that meets or exceeds their needs. Sometimes we build the designs from a fully detailed spec and other times we are lucky to get a napkin with some sketches on it. Specialty trailers have become our bread and butter even though specialty trailer customers can be very demanding.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Custom Trailer, Motiv Trailers, Specialty Trailers
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Friday, May 14th, 2010
We are really thankful right now at ATC and Motiv, because over the past months our business has really picked up. It’s a great change from the past year or two when economic times were so tough. One area of our business in particular has been extremely busy: our commercial trailer product line seems to be growing every day, which is so exciting for us.
ATC has always been an industry leader in the commercial trailer field. We pride ourselves on our ability to design and build literally anything our customers can imagine. In the past few years we have taken our steel trailer product, the Motiv line, and adapted that to make a superb commercial trailer platform – especially for the customer who has a tighter budget. We are constantly looking for newer and more innovative solutions for our corporate and commercial clients.
One example of a totally unique trailer series we built were our remote fish tagging trailers. These lightweight ATC all-aluminum trailers carried special equipment to tag salmon in remote areas, as well as stainless steel countertops, custom sinks, and cabinetry that enabled the trailer to run fish through its machinery right at crucial streams and rivers. We have also designed many different vending units, apparel and parts display trailers, a BBQ trailer complete with open porch on the back to display a smoker, even mobile bar trailers!
If you want to see a small sample of what we can do for your business at ATC and Motiv, check out our Custom Trailers section of our website. If you don’t see exactly what you need, don’t worry. Just give us a call and let us design your perfect solution. Our only limitation is your imagination.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Commercial Trailers, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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